Huchuy Qosqo Hike 3 Days
Tour Details
The Huchuy Qosqo ruins are located north of the city of Cusco, near the town of Lamay. Huchuy Qosqo was built during the reign of Inca Wiraqocha as a resting place for the Inca royalty. The structure of Huchuy Qosqo resembles the ancient layout of Cusco city.
Huchuy Qosqo is a quechua expression that means “Little Cusco”. The archaeological site is also known as Qaqyaqhawana, which means “the place where lightning can be seen”. According to some historians, the real name of the complex is Caquia Jaquijahuana.
The archeological site is located on the side of the Qaqya mountain. It is surrounded by numerous terraces that were used to perform religious ceremonies. Most of the buildings are made of stone and mud bricks.
During this Huchuy Qosqo Trek of 3 days, you will hike to the archeological site of Huchuy Qosqo on the first and second days. On the third day, you will visit Machu Picchu, the world wide famous Inca citadel.
During the first day trip, you will need to wear hiking boots. This is a high altitude hike, so you will need to spend some days in Cusco city before attempting the trek. By doing this, you will avoid suffering from altitude sickness.
Why Inkanto Travel?
We are one of the most experienced tour operators in Cusco, Perú. Our guides are experts in the history of the Inca sites of the Cusco region. We also offer guided tours to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Rainbow Mountains of Cusco. The Cusco Machu Picchu Tour is one of our most booked travel packages. Enjoy a day trip from Cusco with us!
| Departure & Return Location | Cusco Hotel Transfer |
| Departure Time | 06:00 am |
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Day 1
Cusco – Patabamba – Huchuy Qosqo
We will pick you up from your hotel at 6:00 am. Then we will drive to Patabamba village, located at 3800 m.a.s.l. (12467 f.a.s.l.). This village is the starting point of the Huchuy Qosqo Trek.
We will hike towards a mountain pass located at 4200 m.a.s.l. (13779 f.a.s.l.). This pass provides the perfect spot for appreciating the beautiful snow capped mountain of the Sacred Valley.
Afterwards, we will descend to Pucamarca village. After touring the place, we will continue our hike to Huchuy Qosqo. We will spend the night on a campsite near the archeological site.
Day 2
Huchuy Qosqo – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
We will wake up at 7:00 am to have breakfast. Then, we will go to the Huchuy Qosqo archeological site. You will explore the main buildings of the site, including the ceremonial terraces. It is possible to spot the village of Lamay from Huchuy Qosqo.
After visiting Huchuy Qosqo, we will hike to Tauca Pass, located at 4400 m.a.s.l. (14435 f.a.s.l.). This is the highest point of the entire route. Then, we will descend to our campsite to have lunch.
Next, we will board our private vehicle to Ollantaytambo train station. Once there, we will board a train to Aguas Calientes town. The trip from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes takes around 1.5 hours. The railway goes along the Urubamba river.
Once in Aguas Calientes, our staff will transfer you to your hotel room. Then, you will have free time to explore the town and its famous hot springs.
Day 3
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
We will wake up early in the morning to have breakfast. Then, we will board a bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu. After passing the security checkpoints, our trip to Machu Picchu will start.
You will have a guided tour of the most important monuments of the citadel. You will explore the Main Temple, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Intihuatana, and much more. If you have booked a ticket to Huayna Picchu mountain, our staff will guide you to the respective entrance.
After the guided tour, we will return to Aguas Calientes. You can have lunch at a local restaurant, however the lunch is not included in the tour price.
In the afternoon, we will take a train back to Ollantaytambo. There, our staff will transfer you to Cusco city. We will be arriving in Cusco around 9:00 pm.
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